Post an explanation of the specific socioeconomic, spiritual, lifestyle, and other cultural factors associated with the patient you were assigned. Explain the issues you would need to be sensitive to when interacting with the patient, and why. Provide at least five targeted questions you would ask the patient to build his or her health history and … Read more
1. Comment on this statement that is often heard: “I have practiced (or taught) nursing for many years without the need to use theory, so why do I need theory in a practice discipline?” 2. Reflect on this statement: “A scholarly discipline must engage in societal concerns, in dialogues about pressing issues, and in … Read more
In your Case Study Analysis related to the scenario provided, explain the following as it applies to the scenario you were provided (not all may apply to each scenario): The factors that affect fertility (STDs). Why inflammatory markers rise in STD/PID. Why prostatitis and infection happen. Also explain the causes of systemic reaction.
Apply a model of cultural competence to personal practice beliefs. For this assignment: Reflect on the 5 constructs of Campinha-Bacote’s model of The Process of Cultural Competence in the Delivery of Healthcare Services: Cultural desire, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Knowledge, Cultural Skill, and Cultural Encounters. (See Chapter 2) Review the Mission statements and values of … Read more
Both the neurological and musculoskeletal pathophysiologic processes that would account for the patient presenting these symptoms.Any racial/ethnic variables that may impact physiological functioning.How these processes interact to affect the patient.
Review the interactive media piece assigned by your Instructor. Reflect on the patient’s symptoms and aspects of the disorder presented in the interactive media piece. Consider how you might assess and treat patients presenting with the symptoms of the patient case study you were assigned.You will be asked to make three decisions concerning the diagnosis and … Read more
Bullying has been an issue of concern in many sectors including the school setting. The consequences of bullying have also been of significant concern in their relation to suicide. According to Källmén & Hallgren (2021), “Bullying is a form of aggressive behavior that involves an individual intentionally and repeatedly causing discomfort or injury to … Read more
A 65-year-old patient is 8 days post op after a total knee replacement. Patient suddenly complains of shortness of breath, pleuritic chest pain, and palpitations. On arrival to the emergency department, an EKG revealed new onset atrial fibrillation and right ventricular strain pattern – T wave inversions in the right precordial leads (V1-4) ± … Read more
Alternative and Complementary Medicine Complementary and alternative medicine refers to the treatment methods that are extensively utilized in the treatment and management of infections and are not part of mainstream medicine. The significances of complementary and alternative medicines are several and have been backed up with several evidence-based pieces of research. In the … Read more
Discuss the safety and effectiveness of alternative and complementary medicine for the treatment of specific illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, and hypertension. Share your opinions about holistic and allopathic care. Would you have any conflicts or concerns supporting a patient who chooses holistic or allopathic medicine?